HORNETS BEAT THE THUNDER BY 27 😨 Brandon Miller dropped 28 to lead the way for Charlotte 💰 ht...
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This post highlights the Charlotte Hornets' dominant 124-97 victory over the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder on January 5, 2026. Brandon Miller led the Hornets with 28 points in what was described as Charlotte's best performance of the Charles Lee era, featuring standout defensive intensity led by Moussa Diabate and impressive offensive execution with LaMelo Ball's playmaking.
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The upset victory is newsworthy because the Hornets defeated the league-leading Thunder by 27 points, a shocking blowout against one of the NBA's top teams. The dominant performance, combined with Brandon Miller's scoring and the team's overall intensity, generated significant attention as a potential turning point for the struggling Charlotte franchise.
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- 1The Hornets' 27-point victory margin came against the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, who entered the game with a 30-7 record.
- 2Brandon Miller scored 28 points to lead Charlotte's offensive onslaught in the decisive win.
- 3Moussa Diabate's defensive impact was crucial in shutting down Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC offensive attack.
- 4The Hornets dominated all four quarters, winning three of them decisively while maintaining consistent scoring and defensive pressure.
- 5This marked the Charlotte Hornets' best game of the Charles Lee era, suggesting a potential shift in team momentum.
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